Applicants to the program are expected to have the following credentials:

1. A Good First Degree with a keen interest in information and cyber security management

Applicants must possess a bachelor's degree from a recognized university or approved institution with satisfactory academic performance. Relevant undergraduate degrees, such as computer science, information systems, AI, and data analytics, would be an advantage.

2. Work Experience

For the full-time program, relevant IT or business work experience will be advantageous to the application under consideration. For the part-time program, two years of full-time relevant post-qualification work experience would be an advantage.

3. English Proficiency

A satisfactory score in TOEFL or IELTS is required for applicants whose bachelor's degree was awarded by an institution where the medium of instruction was not English or whose first language is not English.

  • TOEFL - Internet-based Test (iBT): 80* 
  • TOEFL - Paper-based Test (pBT): 550 
  • TOEFL - Revised Paper-delivered Test: 60 (total scores for Reading, Listening and Writing sections) 
  • IELTS (Academic Module): Overall score: 6.5 and all sub-score: 5.5*

*Refers to scores in one single attempt only. Test at home option is not accepted.

4. Satisfactory GMAT/GRE Score

Applicants are highly recommended to have a satisfactory GMAT/GRE score. Although these tests are not required, applicants who can show high GMAT/GRE scores stand a higher chance of consideration for admission. The University also accepts the following online test results as alternatives for meeting the admission requirements.

HKUST Business School MSc Programs Office does not engage in partnerships with agents or third-party organizations for student recruitment or admissions-related matters. All admissions processes are managed directly by the School’s official admission team.

To schedule a 1-on-1 consultation, please contact us at mscprogram@ust.hk.